Afghan Spinach Appetizer Dip
Spinach, yogurt and coriander simmered on the stove and spiced with cayenne. Serve with pita bread or naan.
40 min · Serves 4 · Medium
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min · 40 min total
- medium
- 1
Wash the spinach several times to remove any sand, and finely chop. Put water into a medium-size saucepan until it comes up about 1" from the bottom of the pan.
- 2
Add the spinach and boil over high heat for five minutes. Drain. In a large frying pan, over medium-high heat, put the oil and onion.
- 3
Stir-fry until the onion is tender, adding the garlic the last couple of minutes. Add the cooked spinach and cook for 5 more minutes.
- 4
Turn off heat and let cool. In a serving bowl mix together the yogurt, spinach mixture, cayenne, salt, pepper and ground coriander.
- 5
Refrigerate overnight. The mixture needs to sit for a while in the fridge so that the flavors can marry. Serve with pita bread or naan.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.

